I&E Technician: PLC, HMI/SCADA & Controls Specialist

Targa Resources; Kermit (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources in Texas is seeking an I&E Technician to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on instrumentation & electrical systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA integration.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of sensors, transmitters, valves, VFDs, and RTUs in processing and transportation of natural gas liquids, with strong safety compliance and the ability to work in plant and field conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work related experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with call-outs as needed and shift work.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters and at varying heights.
• Follow PPE guidelines and maintain regular attendance.
• Must live within 60 miles of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety policies and procedures and ethics policies.
• Plan and perform assignments safely with proper tooling and process safety management.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, ladder logic coding, online edits, and troubleshooting.
• Create HMI graphics for local HMI and SCADA.
• Troubleshoot wiring for transmitters, switch devices, and PLC outputs.
• Configure and learn Wonderware ArchestrA SCADA for new systems.
• Review P&ID, control panel, junction box diagrams, and one-lines.
• Configure and troubleshoot instrumentation: pressure, temperature, level.
• Troubleshoot coriolis flow meters and flow meters with pulse/optical devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs and RTU I/O wiring and communications.
• Install and configure EtherNet/IP and Serial Radio communications.
• Adhere to NEC/API area classifications for electrical components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strong work ethic

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

IEC ladder logic

HMI/SCADA (Wonderware ArchestrA)

Freewave radios

Sierra Wireless modems

Emerson Rosemount devices

Micromotion Coriolis meters

Eaton VFDs

EtherNet/IP & Serial Radio installations

Job description

Targa Resources in Texas is seeking an I&E Technician to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on instrumentation & electrical systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA integration.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of sensors, transmitters, valves, VFDs, and RTUs in processing and transportation of natural gas liquids, with strong safety compliance and the ability to work in plant and field conditions.